Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has said the Government will consider changes to inheritance tax thresholds and rates in Budget 2027, acknowledging a 'significant tax burden' on those who worked hard in Ireland for decades... 25 Jul

Ireland Inheritance Tax: Proposed Overhaul in Budget 2027

With the right strategies, you can avoid making financial mistakes and instead ensure most of what you want to leave behind lands in the correct hands... 23 Jul

End-of-Life Tax Strategies: Leaving More For Your Heirs

23 Jul

New US Tax Laws That Could Impact What Your Heirs Receive

If you have a large estate, consider gifting during your lifetime as a strategy to help reduce estate taxes. Take the time to meet with a tax and estate planning professional to ensure your gift and estate plans are well thought out and properly implemented. 17 Apr

Lifetime Gifting Strategies: Ways to Give Assets Tax-Free

Estate tax planning can significantly affect what you leave behind. Here are six ways to help minimize taxes on your estate... 01 Apr

Six Ways to Help Minimize Taxes on Your Estate in Canada

Estate planning becomes more complicated when assets, citizenship and tax rules extend beyond a single country. In this episode of Celebrity Estates, David Lenok speaks with Martin Behn about these challenges. 16 Mar

Celebrity Estates Podcast: Cross-Border Planning Lessons

Dealing with the GSTT can be complex and confusing. With proper planning, the GST exemption provides opportunities to reduce or potentially eliminate the transfer taxes associated with gifting or passing money to younger generations. 12 Mar

Understanding The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

One of the most common misconceptions in Canadian financial planning is that you can “leave it all to the kids” without the government taking a cut. 10 Mar

Strategies to Minimize Estate Taxes in Canada

This article provides an overview of the U.S. federal estate and gift tax— specifically. its implications for Canadians owning U.S. assets... 26 Jan

Estate Tax Planning Considerations for Canadians with U.S. Assets

Death and Taxes: In Canada, these two certainties collide in a particularly expensive way. Understand —and plan for— "deemed disposition"… before it's too late. 09 Dec

Understand & Plan For Deemed Disposition Before It’s Too Late

Receiving an inheritance can be exciting, but there are tax implications when you inherit money or property. Here's what you need to know about inheritance tax and what you can do to minimize your tax burden. 22 Aug

What Can You Do To Protect Your Inheritance From Taxes?

The OBBBA provides unprecedented permanence in estate and gift exemptions, presenting a well-defined planning window for high-net-worth families and fiduciaries. Strategic action now can preserve and protect multigenerational wealth when it matters most. 03 Jul

U.S. Tax Reforms: What High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know